The Boy Who Could Fly
“A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?”
Synopsis
Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer - THE BOY WHO COULD FLY (1986, Jay Underwood)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-02
Top Cast
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Lucy Deakins
Milly
Jay Underwood
Eric
Fred Savage
Louis
Bonnie Bedelia
Charlene
Colleen Dewhurst
Mrs. Sherman
Fred Gwynne
Uncle Hugo
Jason Priestley
Gary
Cameron Bancroft
Joe
Janet MacLachlan
Mrs. D'Gregario
Mindy Cohn
Geneva
Jennifer Michas
Mona
Michelle Bardeaux
Erin
Aura Pithart
Colette
Chris Arnold
Sonny
Sean Kelso
Bad Boy
Meredith Bain Woodward
Female Administrator
Raimund Stamm
Attendant #1
Dan Zale
Attendant #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Castle
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- The Boy Who Could Fly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.2M
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Castle
Nick Castle
Bruce Broughton
Adam Holender, Steven Poster
Patrick Kennedy
Gary Adelson
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Castle
Director
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Trish Keating
Costume Design
Gary Adelson
Producer
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Nick Castle
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Who Could Fly
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What is The Boy Who Could Fly about?
Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.
Who directed The Boy Who Could Fly?
The Boy Who Could Fly was directed by Nick Castle.
Who stars in The Boy Who Could Fly?
The principal cast of The Boy Who Could Fly includes Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage, Bonnie Bedelia, Colleen Dewhurst.
When was The Boy Who Could Fly released and how long is it?
The Boy Who Could Fly was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did The Boy Who Could Fly make at the box office?
The Boy Who Could Fly grossed $7.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy Who Could Fly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy Who Could Fly was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy Who Could Fly?
The Boy Who Could Fly holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).